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What is Contributory Negligence?

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: How does the law of contributory negligence play a role in my case?   Vehicle accidents happen quite often. Although most accidents are minor, some crashes are severe and result in serious injuries. The person responsible for the accident should pay…

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Vehicle Accident Investigations

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “Should I take photographs of the property damage sustained to my car, of the accident scene, or of my visible injuries following an accident?”   Vehicle accidents are common occurrences. Last year, more than 247,000 accidents were reported in North Carolina,…

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Motorcycle Accidents in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”   Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation. Motorcyclists ride for pleasure in addition to using the vehicle to get to and…

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Study Finds High Number of Golf Cart Injuries Among Children

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   Some sports are considered inherently dangerous. When you or your child participate in football, hockey, wrestling, and other contact sports, you know that there are some injuries possible. Golf is…

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Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”   Slip and fall accidents are more common than you may realize. Millions of people a year visit the emergency room or…

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Legionnaires’ Disease at North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   A recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has been tied to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The findings were in a preliminary report from the North Carolina Department of Health…

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Pedestrians Safety: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”   For centuries, walking was the only reliable mode of transportation available to the majority of the population. Today, however, pedestrians must navigate alongside a variety of different vehicles such as bicycles, automobiles, and trains.…

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Recovering Damages From a North Carolina Slip and Fall Accident

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What should I do if I have been injured by another party but I can’t afford a lawyer?”   If you suffer injuries in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property in North Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation…

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How to Sue a Government Agency for Negligence in North Carolina

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What can you sue for in a personal injury case?”   It is not uncommon for people to get hurt because of negligence on the part of the state, city, municipality, or any other government agency. Does the concept of “sovereign…

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When Should You Hire a Car Accident Attorney in North Carolina?

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Do I need a lawyer?”   Being in a car accident is always a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you have sustained an injury. Many people do not know what to…

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